How Method IT Helped Prettys Solicitors Appease Regulators and Secure Cyber Essentials Certification

Solution

Method IT completed a GAP analysis of Pretty’s existing cybersecurity measures and explained to stakeholders where the issues lay. We highlighted which policy requirements were missing for Cyber Essentials certification and how they could be best addressed.

This included deploying technical controls and a series of system enhancements to meet compliance. Finally, we helped them complete the questionnaire and submit it for review.

Results

Prettys passed their assessment at the first time of asking. Further, they realised Cyber Essentials certification was much more than a box-ticking exercise—it had a positive impact on the day-to-day running of the business.

As a result, Prettys asked Method IT to proactively monitor their Cyber Essentials certification on a monthly basis. Not only will this guarantee ongoing compliance, but it will also make the annual renewal process significantly easier.

Finally, Prettys have requested we upgrade them to Cyber Essentials Plus certification.